Our first view of the Pashupatinath Temple.
Looking down toward the Bagmati River and the funeral ghats (concrete blocks) where bodies are continually cremated in an open flame bonfire so that the ashes can be then pushed into the River which is a tributary of the Ganges (considered a holy river). It was a little disturbing to see dead bodies being burned, but as our guide explained, the tradition is to cremate a dead loved one almost immediately following death (within hours), and the small funeral ceremony is held before the fire.
All the women in their red saris lined up to go to temple.
Pashupatinath Temple and the snaking line of women.
Another shot of the Temple and the women lined up waiting to go in. So cool to be in Nepal for such an important holiday!
Our first view of the Pashupatinath Temple.
Looking down toward the Bagmati River and the funeral ghats (concrete blocks) where bodies are continually cremated in an open flame bonfire so that the ashes can be then pushed into the River which is a tributary of the Ganges (considered a holy river). It was a little disturbing to see dead bodies being burned, but as our guide explained, the tradition is to cremate a dead loved one almost immediately following death (within hours), and the small funeral ceremony is held before the fire.
All the women in their red saris lined up to go to temple.
Pashupatinath Temple and the snaking line of women.
Another shot of the Temple and the women lined up waiting to go in. So cool to be in Nepal for such an important holiday!
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